Carmel, Indiana vs. Rutherford, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherford, New Jersey is 24.7% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $149,659 in Rutherford, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherford, New Jersey is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Rutherford
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Rutherford, NJ
Compared to Carmel, Rutherford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher